Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Cucurbitales
Genus:
Species:
trilobata
ID:
377600

Status:
valid

Authors:
Cogn.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1878

Citation Micro:
Fl. Bras. 6(4): 26 (1878)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000376932



Common Names

  • Melothria Trilobata
  • Trilobata Melothria
  • Trilobata Melothria


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Synonyms

  • Melothria angustiloba Cogn. [unknown]
  • Melothria heteroloba Pittier [unknown]
  • Melothria trilobata costaricensis Cogn. [unknown]
  • Melothria candolleana Cogn. [unknown]
  • Melothria trilobata sphaerocarpa Cogn. [unknown]

Description

Melothria trilobata (also called Three-lobed Melothria, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Cucurbitaceae family. It is a perennial herb, growing up to 1m tall. It is native to tropical regions of Africa. It is found in lowland and montane rainforests, and also in disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Melothria trilobata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments such as fever, cold, cough, and headache.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Melothria trilobata has small, yellow flowers that are arranged in clusters on the stem. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are short and slender, with small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Melothria trilobata is a tropical plant that is grown in warm climates. It can be propagated from seed, cuttings, or root division. It prefers well-drained soil and full sun. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate light frosts.

Where to Find Melothria trilobata

Melothria trilobata can be found in the tropical regions of Central and South America.

Melothria trilobata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Melothria trilobata?

Melothria trilobata

What type of plant is Melothria trilobata?

It is a vine

What are the uses of Melothria trilobata?

It is used as a medicinal plant and for food

Species in the Cucurbitaceae family

Abobra tenuifolia, Acanthosicyos horridus, Actinostemma lobatum, Actinostemma parvifolium, Actinostemma tenerum, Alsomitra macrocarpa, Ampelosicyos humblotii, Ampelosicyos major, Ampelosicyos meridionalis, Ampelosicyos scandens, Ampelosicyos bosseri, Ampelosicyos leandrii, Ampelosycios meridionalis, Ampelosycios scandens, Apodanthera anatuyana, Apodanthera argentea, Apodanthera aspera, Apodanthera biflora, Apodanthera bradei, Apodanthera cinerea, Apodanthera eriocalyx, Apodanthera fasciculata, Apodanthera ferreyrana, Apodanthera glaziovii, Apodanthera hindii, Apodanthera hirtella, Apodanthera laciniosa, Apodanthera linearis, Apodanthera mandonii, Apodanthera mathewsii, Apodanthera palmeri, Apodanthera sagittifolia, Apodanthera smilacifolia, Apodanthera succulenta, Apodanthera tumbeziana, Apodanthera ulei, Apodanthera undulata, Apodanthera villosa, Apodanthera weberbaueri, Apodanthera longipedicellata, Austrobryonia argillicola, Austrobryonia centralis, Austrobryonia micrantha, Austrobryonia pilbarensis, Baijiania borneensis, Baijiania taiwaniana, Baijiania decipiens, Baijiania smitinandii, Bambekea racemosa, Bayabusua clarkei,

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